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6 simple swaps that cut my family’s exposure to microplastics in food
Scientists have found that small changes — such as cutting down on plastic food containers and canned foods — can… Read More
Threats to marine ecosystems from plastic waste vary across the world’s oceans
A new analysis of marine plastic pollution provides insights for global policy. It identifies the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean as a… Read More
Measuring Microplastics in Every Ocean Layer
Small bits of plastic don’t just float at the sea surface—they span the entire water column. Scientists need consistent methods… Read More
Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds
The study found food and beverage plastics were the most common litter type for 93% of countries surveyed, followed by… Read More
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